Care & Maintenance

QuantumStone is very easy to maintain and an ideal option
for a functional lifestyle. It is resistant to cracks, scratches, stains and
heat. Follow these simple care and use guidelines and your QuantumStone
countertop will provide you with many years of trouble free use.

For every day cleaning use a soft
sponge or dishcloth with warm water. Wipe any spills promptly to keep the
surface clean.

For stubborn or greasy clean-ups use a
gentle liquid cleaner like 409 or Simple Green etc. or ordinary dish washing
detergent e.g. Palmolive with warm water and a white Scotch Brite.

Never use red or green Scotch Brite on QuantumStone
as they contain abrasives and may dull the finish.

Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or
chemicals such as drain cleaners, paint thinner, strippers or products
containing Hydrofluoric acid, Methylene chloride, Trichloroethylene or any
product with a very high or very low PH. These types of chemicals may etch or
discolor the surface of QuantumStone.

There is no need to seal your QuantumStone
countertop. Sealers cannot penetrate Quartz surface. Eventually the sealer will
start to wear off unevenly in high use areas causing the polish to appear
inconsistent.

QuantumStone is heat resistant and
under normal conditions is not affected. Using a trivet or hot pad between is
recommended when using crock pots, deep fryers, hot pots and pans or electric
skillets. Sudden or rapid change of temperature or sustained heating,
especially near edges and cut outs, may create enough thermal expansion energy
to cause your countertop to crack. Never put hot cookware directly on the
QuantumStone surface.

QuantumStone is scratch resistant.
However, avoid using sharp knives or screwdrivers directly on the surface. Use
of cutting board is recommended.